Social chess with real presence

Meet real opponents. Play chess with real emotion.

Find someone new for a face-to-face game, see the reactions behind the moves, and connect with players you would genuinely like to challenge again.

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Free Tier includes five games per day. Random video matchmaking requires a one-time 18+ age confirmation.

A hand holding a phone with a ChessTV social video chess game, live player video, chessboard, clocks, and room statistics
ChessTV social camera-on chess displayed on a mobile phone.

Meet someone new

Random matchmaking pairs you with another eligible player who wants a face-to-face game right now.

See real reactions

Compact live video and voice bring emotion back without pushing the board out of focus.

Connect after a good game

Send a Connection request so an enjoyable opponent becomes someone you can find and challenge later.

Bring someone you know

Prefer a familiar opponent? Create a private room and share its invitation without changing the social experience.

More than a random pairing

The board starts the game. The person makes it memorable.

ChessTV keeps the position central while live video, voice, clocks, and game controls stay close. Meet over the board, share the moment, then connect after the game instead of losing a good opponent to a queue.

Meet your next opponent

The social chess loop

Meet. Play. Connect. Challenge again.

Enter random matchmaking when you want to meet someone new. Play face-to-face, send a Connection request if the game clicks, and see when that player is online for the next challenge. You can still create a private room when you already know your opponent.

Learn more about social chess with camera →
  • Random face-to-face matchmaking
  • Camera, microphone, and text chat
  • Connections and online challenges
  • Clocks, rematches, history, and PGN

Before you play

Common questions

Can I meet people I do not already know?

Yes. Random video matchmaking pairs eligible players who want a face-to-face chess game. It requires a one-time self-declared confirmation that you are 18 or older.

Must I keep my camera on?

No. Camera is optional. You can use voice, mute the microphone, turn video on or off, or play with the board and chat.

Is video recorded?

ChessTV does not routinely record or store complete video or audio sessions. A safety report may include one limited still frame of the reported player as restricted moderation evidence.

What happens after a random game?

You can offer another game in the room or send a Connection request. Connected players can see relevant online status and challenge each other again later.

Your next opponent is already out there

Create a free account, meet someone over the board, and turn one good game into a connection you can return to.

Start playing socially